GitHub Copilot holds a CSA STAR Level 2 certification, which is a cloud security certification that includes an independent third-party assessment against the Cloud Security Alliance's Cloud Controls Matrix.
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CSA STAR Level 2 certification provides cloud-specific security assurance that is frequently referenced in enterprise cloud procurement policies and may satisfy cloud security requirements in data protection agreements and customer contracts.
Interpretive note: The page does not specify the assessment date, certifying body, or which Copilot services and cloud regions fall within the CSA STAR Level 2 scope.
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View full change record →Enterprise customers deploying GitHub Copilot in cloud environments can reference the CSA STAR Level 2 certification as evidence of third-party assessed cloud security controls, supporting vendor risk management documentation.
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"CSA STAR Level 2— Excerpt from GitHub's GitHub Copilot Business Privacy Statement
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: CSA STAR Level 2 engages the Cloud Security Alliance's Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), which maps to GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and other frameworks. It is relevant to EU cloud procurement requirements and may support compliance with ENISA cloud security guidelines. The FTC may consider cloud security certifications when evaluating vendor representations about data protection practices. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low. CSA STAR Level 2 is a recognized cloud security benchmark. The primary governance consideration is verifying that the assessment covers the specific cloud infrastructure and regions used for GitHub Copilot data processing. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA organizations subject to GDPR should confirm that the CSA STAR assessment scope includes data centers processing EU personal data. Financial services firms subject to EBA cloud outsourcing guidelines may reference this certification in their risk assessments. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams should request the CSA STAR registry entry for GitHub to confirm the assessment date, scope, and whether it covers GitHub Copilot specifically. Contracts should reference maintenance of this certification. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Compliance teams should cross-reference the CSA CCM controls against their own cloud security policy requirements and document any gaps. The CSA STAR registry is publicly searchable and can be used to independently verify the certification status.
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CSA STAR Level 2 certification provides cloud-specific security assurance that is frequently referenced in enterprise cloud procurement policies and may satisfy cloud security requirements in data protection agreements and customer contracts.
Enterprise customers deploying GitHub Copilot in cloud environments can reference the CSA STAR Level 2 certification as evidence of third-party assessed cloud security controls, supporting vendor risk management documentation.
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